Khushii (Kinship for humanitarian, social and holistic intervention in India), a leading NGO from India, has partnered with Al Noor Centre for Special Needs Children to stage ‘Art with a smile, India on Canvas,’ an art charity auction.

The event will be held in Dubai on November 28.

‘Art with a Smile’ will pair renowned achievers from different walks of life with successful and talented artists from the sub-continent and the UAE to jointly create a customised piece of art that will then be auctioned.

Proceeds from the auction will be jointly shared between Khushii and the Al Noor Centre, and will be utilised in the areas of health, education and empowerment, said a statement.

The auction, to be conducted by Christies, will include a special presentation by globally renowned pianist Richard Clayderman for a select audience.

“Khushii and Al Noor have taken this step together as the first initiative  towards Khushii’s global vision to create the world‘s first NGO forum that will provide aid to areas affected by global calamities,” commented Kapil Dev, chairman of Khushii.

Up to 60 pieces of art along with a specially commissioned Audi A4 and a Murano from Ajmal will be auctioned during the event.

“Art with a Smile will be an effective catalyst in bridging the gap between various segments of the society, bringing them towards a common cause of global concern and reaffirming the power of the individual and the perseverance of the human spirit,” commented Khalid Al Halyan, chairman of Al Noor.

The event had generated a lot of interest and excitement in the previous editions, attracting various luminaries from Bollywood and the corporate world including Amitabh Bachan, Jaya Bachan, Ratan Tata, Sunil Mittal, Vijay Mallya, Abhishek Bachan, Tina Ambani and Ritu Kumar, among others.-TradeArabia News Service